Planet of the Warlord
Douglas Hill
Planet of the Warlord
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Douglas Hill
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Keill Randor races through the shadowy streets of Golvic, his heart pounding as the Warlord's guards close in. Beside him, the strange alien Glr moves silently, ready for anything. Suddenly, a trap snaps shut—will they escape or become prisoners forever?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade science fiction adventure follows Keill Randor as he seeks justice for his destroyed home planet. With fast-paced action and themes of bravery and friendship, it's suitable for readers aged 9-12. The story contains mild peril and fantasy violence but remains appropriate for its target audience.
Why we rated Planet of the Warlord 9LP
Planet of the Warlord is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 139 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Planet of the Warlord works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Planet of the Warlord as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Planet of the Warlord explores adventure, science & nature, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science & nature, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780440971269
- Pages
- 139
- Publisher
- Dell Publishing Company
- Published
- May 1, 1987
- Type
- Fiction